January · Germany
Best time to visit Black Forest in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Black Forest in January
Average temperature -1°C, 90 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Black Forest scores 3.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Black Forest's conifers, cuckoo clocks and spa towns fill a wooded corner of south-west Germany.
January in Black Forest — off-season conditions
January averages -1°C (30°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 90 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Black Forest in January?
- In January, Black Forest averages -1°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Black Forest?
- January earns a 3.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Black Forest in January?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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